As Francis speaks, Bashir stays quiet and still. He's careful to keep his expression gentle and positive until it's his turn to speak.

"Thank you for telling me this." He knows that this is an important moment, and he needs to tread carefully and speak thoughtfully. "Speaking about your boundaries is more important than being able to call out some code word."

Putting his cup down, he reaches out to lay one warm hand on Fran's shoulder. "That you can recognize this about yourself, speak to me about it, and let me know, that's what matters. It's a hard thing to speak about and I'm so pleased and proud that you're comfortable enough to say it to me."